20 Centimes - Ahmad II 1361 (1942) front 20 Centimes - Ahmad II 1361 (1942) back
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20 Centimes - Ahmad II

1361 (1942) year
Zinc 3.5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Tunisia
Ruling authority
Ahmad II (1929-1942)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1361 (1942)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Centimes (0.20&nbspTNF)
Currency
Franc (1891-1957)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#8768
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

Value above hole in centre, date and sprigs

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TUNISIE
20 CENTIMES
1942
PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 20 Centimes - Ahmad II 1361 (1942) coin from Tunisia was minted during the French occupation of Tunisia, which lasted from 1881 to 1956. The coin features the image of Ahmad II, the Bey of Tunis, on one side, and the French Republic's motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during World War II, when Tunisia was under French rule, and it was used as a means of currency for the local population. Despite its small denomination, this coin is a valuable collector's item today, especially for those interested in numismatics and the history of Tunisia.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1361 (1942)  5000000 - - - - - -

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